Stark Waxing Studio

User Reviews of Stark Waxing Studio

Yelp.com Review - by Claire R.

5.0 of 5 stars. For the first time in my long and complicated eyebrow history someone who wanted to let let my brows do their thing! Sam at Stark is brow visionary. I went in thinking I'd get the standard shape I've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yeni H.

5.0 of 5 stars. parking was easy. it was my first time and they had a very simple form for me to fill up. was ushered to the waxing room right after handing it the form.b wax took about 10-15 mins, almost painless....
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Stark! Before going there I'd been searching for a place to shape my drastically uneven eyebrows. Now, I've been going to Stark for about 2 years and they've totally evened them out. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan J.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Best ! I am a guy, married to a woman, I am heterosexual and have been "shaving" for a long time, but get tired of the process. After talking to my wife and some of her female friends who...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by christine r.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am so glad there is a place in Silver Lake that does only waxing and knows what they are doing!I have been here a few times already and each time a great experience. They use this crazy blue wax...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa T.

5.0 of 5 stars. After getting my eyebrows hacked into thin little strips of hair that hover above my eyes at assorted assorted nail salons in silver lake for the last two years I finally decided to pay up and go to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda H.

4.0 of 5 stars. this place is super convenient for me, right down the street and they use the good wax that doesn't make me bruise like the strips. it gets marked down a star because once when i came i kinda got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by cynthia G.

4.0 of 5 stars. love stark, their wax is awesome. only downfall it is a little pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by aeri k.

5.0 of 5 stars. love this place! well this is the only place i been to for a brazillian. Jill is great and she makes you feel really comfortable.it doesnt hurt much and this place has really nice staff.one time, i...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna Veronica V.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I moved from Duarte to Downtown LA, I had to say goodbye to my waxer at Urbane Spa in Monrovia. I thought they did such an awesome job with Brazilians. They used hard wax, and was quick, which...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paige R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I tried this place over the weekend after trying to book at another salon that was full on Saturday. Stark was really flexible and got me right in at the time I wanted. I love waxing but haven't had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Those earrings I saw were still there and for good reason... they were way over priced.I didn't just come for the earrings, I came for... well...FULL DISCLOSURE: I was expecting a long, painful...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela d.

5.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely LOVE stark! The people there are wonderful, the service is great, and the price is RIGHT! They use hard wax, which hurts less than the soft wax (with the strips). They do a great job...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Renee G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I got waxed here on a cold morning and i was expecting to take off my pants and be very uncomfortable, but i wasn't at all. The heat was cranked up over the bed and the girl was really sweet. I read a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kim m.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a 6 year veteran of the Brazilian Wax, and my recent experience at Stark was by far the best I'd ever had. The place was easy to find, had a lovely lobby and pleasant front desk employee. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Claire H.

4.0 of 5 stars. After two or three more trips to Stark, I still think they are a great salon... But I have gone back to my old place after the last visit. The staff is nice and the place is clean, and Stark is closer...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank S.

5.0 of 5 stars. After reading all the positive Yelp reviews, I decided to stop by Stark to have my chest waxed. I tried shaving with a razor, but got gross razor bumps, so I figured maybe waxing would do the trick....
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mariama L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Came here during my lunch hour today to get a quick bikini wax. I was in and out in like 15 min! Jill did my wax and she was great! No pain! The place is so nice and clean inside and they have little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very few women want to discuss having hair ripped from their face, limbs and/or various other body parts. Very few women actually WANT to have said hair ripped painfully from their tender flesh, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alicia L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best waxing salon around, hands down. I drive all the way from OC just to get my Brazilian done here, and I've never been disappointed. They use the hard blue wax which is easier on the skin...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Claudia G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I decided to do my first bikini wax here based on the positive reviews i read here. So far so good, except for my budget... will update when i've tried another place for comparison
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by katie k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came in as a first-timer, and was understandably a little nervous. I was able to book my appt same-day, no problem. Sarah was my technician, and after I told her that it was my first time, she...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jamie n.

4.0 of 5 stars. i like this place because the staff was very friendly and the type of wax they use is really good... my only problem was getting my brows waxed... she did a good job but not good enough.. she didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by S P.

5.0 of 5 stars. SUPER CLEAN and PROFESSIONAL. enough said.Whenever you're dealing with people near your "danger zone" you want to make sure everything is super sanitary and super clean. Last thing you want is funky...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by modest c.

2.0 of 5 stars. I like the massage salon like operation. It's nice that somebody greets you. The workers have clean white uniforms on them. The rooms are clean and nice. They accept walk ins which is great. The girl...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurice M.

4.0 of 5 stars. After reading thru the reviews I made an appointment w/Jill who was super sweet. The place is very clean and pretty w/chill music playing in the background and cute gifts surrounding the lobby. This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nadia a.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've had good and not so good experiences at STARK. The first time I had a bikini wax there, it was VERY painful and very long and the results were less than stellar. Then I found Michelle, who was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lili L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here about a week before my wedding. It was my first time getting a brazilian wax, minus the back, and it was totally do-able! I had Isabel, who made me feel as comfortable as that calm gyno we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynn E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great experience here. The technician was friendly without overbearing, and she prepared me well for the most painful strips. The place is clean and inspires confidence. At $60 for a brazilian it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mariel C.

4.0 of 5 stars. So, I'm new to L.A. therefore, YELP is my "new best friend" ~ I haven't had an eyebrow wax for about two months, and didn't get to my trusted Nancy at Natural Nail (Flood Building 7th floor SF)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mandi M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here twice now and both have been solid, mostly painless waxes (I mean there's always a *little*). They use the hard blue stripless wax that is much nicer on the skin. It does take a little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene G.

5.0 of 5 stars. love this place. ask for jill. they use hard wax and no wax strips! not so painful.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by O O.

4.0 of 5 stars. love that it's in my neighborhood and they take appts the day usually too which is great. never know what my schedule looks like till that day. service is good. fast. very clean. not as painful as you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Netta M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have to give it to this place. It's in a nice part of town, parking is easy, it's clean, staff is friendly, and most of all it's affordable.I personally like that I don't have to hop on the freeway...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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No more Fuzz by Joann S. at InsiderPages

Stark Waxing Studio is a place that caters to both men and women. With a plethora of treatments??????Full Brazilian being the most famous??????this place is here to stay. They also have some bath and body...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a nice studio, a little pricey, out of the way and parking can be a pain.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Georgina D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went to Stark in an emergency situation -- an all-day conference two days before a trip to NY totally messed up my schedule and I had to cancel at Ona (my regular). After calling around a bit, Stark...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! Got my first Brazilian wax here, about 7 months ago, and haven't stopped ever since. The service is wonderful ... Everyone here is always in a great mood, very helpful and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aileen V.

3.0 of 5 stars. After reading reviews here on Yelp, I booked an appointment with Lydia on an early summer day to get some cleaning done.The appointment was fairly easy to get since it was early in the day on a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kb b.

5.0 of 5 stars. I got my first Brazilian here last year and was surprised at how painless and comfortable I felt. The people that work there are very friendly and professional, and it's super clean.I did not realize...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Moye I.

5.0 of 5 stars. I liked this place. I mean, the wax still hurt but until a new salon that also specializes in anesthesia opens, it's something that we're all going to have to live with.Quick, fast, clean and nicely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very friendly aestheticians. Super fast, and they do a nice job at brow shaping. I love the blue wax, it's definitely less painful than hot wax elsewhere. It feels very clean and, well, stark in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by christi g.

5.0 of 5 stars. The fastest, least painful wax of my life! Isabel (and the rest of the staff) are wonderful. In & out in 40 minutes when getting armpits & a full Brazilian. Amazing! The trinkets out front are a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by courtney s.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've only been there for the dreaded brazilians but they always do a great job. I'm a sucker for candles, kitschy jewelry and organic bath/body care. Their products are a little over priced in my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh, Stark, how I love thee.Let me tell you this - the second I got there, I felt instantly at ease. The atmosphere is clean, professional, and serene. I now go back regularly, have met several of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by t i.

5.0 of 5 stars. fantastic! the wax they use is really, really gentle on the skin. the result seems to last longer. brazillian is still not painless, but all the technicians are there to make it as pleasant as it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne D.

4.0 of 5 stars. "You can say ouch," said my waxer, as I cringed from my first-ever Brazilian. Yes, it was painful and not exactly pleasant, but she said the first time is always the worst. My waxer was very nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am so happy to see that so many others have been exposed to this hidden treasure!Star is THE best waxing studio and Stella is the most delightful esthetician I have ever met.I've been going here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alessandra Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. A clean and stripped-down place that will clean and strip-down your places! (I really hope that slogan worked because this place deserves a good slogan for the miracles they perform on my in-growns....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Felicia C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't want to do it any more. I don't want to play games, I don't want keep my friends in the dark about what I'm doing in the mornings. No more lying, no more cheating, because I've finally found...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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The Best

Clean, efficient, friendly and the best Brazilian I have had in LA. They use hard wax (blue wax goes on soft and they wait until it cools a little to peel it off) and a clean wood stick with each application...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susie M.

3.0 of 5 stars. i would have given the place 5 stores but the wax ripped off a little of my skin and i had a tiny scab. however, love the blue wax without the strips.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maian T.

5.0 of 5 stars. YES! A waxing place that uses the hard blue wax and is open on SUNDAYS. For those who haven't converted to the hard blue wax way of waxing life - do yourself a favor and give it a try. It's more...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lacey W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great waxing here at Stark. I was so happy to find my old waxer from Burke Williams, Isabelle, who is a hoot and does a dandy job of waxing your nether regions. They are professional, the shop is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by vanessa a.

5.0 of 5 stars. You get what you pay for. In my case, years of the $6 eyebrow wax at a nail salon has bitten me in the ass and now I have crappy uneven eyebrows that refuse to grow back. I was pretty much a hopeless...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eva I.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had a much better waxing experience at Stark than at Kate Somerville or Wax. Lydia was thorough, efficient, professional and friendly. And the hard blue wax rules. It's more gentle on the skin and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I need to start by saying...Oh my GOD, Lydia FTW.Now, the backstory:I've been to Stark a few times when my regular waxer (at another salon) is out of town or booked up, and I wasn't thrilled with the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Really...the name just says it all. Yes, waxing isn't one of those things you like to discuss, but it's a necessary evil for most of us. (As Rupaul would say: beauty is pain.) And hey, when you've...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kris n.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best waxing for sensitive skin. a bit pricey, but this place is excellent, not too painful and perfect after-care.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been to quite a few waxing studios, from sketchy rooms in the back of nail salons to various fancy pants spas to WAX on Melrose. Stark is my favorite. It's super-clean and they use hard wax,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tanya L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Rippppppppppppp...... mmmmm.... siiiiiiiiigh.... who knew pain could be so rewarding? Stark is my favorite waxing spot in Los Angeles. My first time being waxed was done by a little woman with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I do not like writing reviews about getting waxed. It makes me feel icky, especially since my mother is aware of my yelping. However I am starved for attention so... enjoy Mom!!Stark is a good name...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't feel like going into all of the hairy, grisly details about what got ripped out of what... but I will tell you that this waxing place is very clean, the staff is ultra-professional, and even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bari H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here based off of reviews and was very happy with the brow job they did. Staff if very friendly and they have fun stuff for sale. And best of all, didn't hurt so much because they use the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by julia g.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to stark for about a year and it's always a pleasant experience. The place is very clean and inviting, and the wax they use is great. All the girls are really nice too! Definitely a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stark is clean and inviting. Waxing does hurt, granted this was my first time to wax my legs (had done the eyebrows before) and they say it does hurt less the more it is done. What I like about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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great customer service!

I've experienced lots of froo froo waxing salons. You know these places. They act as though they don't even want you there for too long, and that waxing you is a burden. I'm a cleancut gal, and the salons I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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Take it off

Clean, hip, smells good, private room---liked it a lot. Excellent eyebrow wax and shaping at about half the price of the Beverly Hills brow boutiques.And you know who I mean.... I will return. Parking can be a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by AJ T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stark is friendly but also very professional. They do a great job and are competitively priced. I've gone twice now and both times were very good experiences. Note: If you've never waxed before,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vrika K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Its lovely, relaxing and hurts less then any other wax I've gotten, now I've got to go every 6 weeks for my eyebrows.Parking is a little difficult, but I'm walking distance, so I just walk there.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow... finally a place where I don't leave feeling the need to self-loathe over being a mammal and having hair.Am I the only one who has gone for the routine bikini wax, and been under minded by the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! Had my first brazillian here and they are very professional (even when they told me to tuck my knees to my chin!).I will be back and it hardly hurt, but I do have a very high pain...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by dana b.

2.0 of 5 stars. Disclaimer: This was my first ever waxing experience, so I am going off of what happened, not what I think should have or should not have happened.First of all, the woman who I had did not take off as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Best place to get eyebrows done!

I've had my share of bad eyebrow waxing experiences, but STARK rocks! I can recommend Isabel, she's nice and does an excellent job!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Renee M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I get a brazilian here it's the best place I have been. You can easily get a same day or next day appointment. Everyone is super nice and cute and and do a great job. I am now a regular client and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandra t.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like that this place is within the walking distance from Echo Park. Basic services offered. Not too impressed; I much prefer WAX studio, but this place is closer to my neighborhood; lesser traffic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Skip M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My girlfriend just got back from Stark and gave this place much praise. She was gone from home for 30 minutes so the actual waxing part must have only taken about ten minutes. The job is precise and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandra M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here recently with my best college friend at the start of a bridal shower "day of beauty" which at some point started to feel super decadent...(Maybe it was at stop three, drinking the third...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE THIS PLACE. I have been to many waxing salons, but this place is by far the best. I loved opening the door, walking in, and immediately taking in the smell of aromatherapy and scented...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Had my first brazilian done here. I LOVED my first experience. It didn't hurt as much as i thought it would. Lydia was my waxer and she was friendly and did an awesome job. I was bald and i felt so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by s r.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm just another lady who loves Stark. The waxing is fantastic and the ladies are wonderful. Thank you wonderful ladies at Stark!
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Attention First Timers: be not afraid!So I went in and I was sitting there in the waiting room shaking and wringing my hands, on the verge of crying, paralyzed... I tell the receptionist that its my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely brilliant and beautiful place, as if I need to add my two cents to the bounty of praise Stark is receiving. Alas this is Yelp and so I must provide MY two cents here. You wouldn't know it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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stark waxing is the best!

love the blue wax they use. generally hate waxing and any beauty treatment but had a great experience here. hands down the best brazilian wax i've ever had.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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my wife thinks this is the best...

my wife can't stop raving about this place - clean atmospheric decor, young hip staff that made her feel welcomed. they have an amazing collection of lotions, potions, candles and jewelry to buy... she'll...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave A.

5.0 of 5 stars. If this is metrosexual than why do I feel so macho?Major props to the ladies out there who do this regularly! As most of yous know there is a beach party coming up next week. Well I ain't no Robin...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Nice people, painful waxing!

I went to Stark a few days ago and when I walked in the door, the girl that greeted me was nice and so was the girl that did my wax. However just because she was nice does not mean she does a good wax job. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jenelle c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stark waxing is one of the best waxes I have ever gotten in my life!! There was hardly any pain, the place is very down to earth..no pretentiousness. I felt totally comfortable there. I honestly only...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie-Ann D.

4.0 of 5 stars. my waxer was isabel.she was friendly & down to earth. i got a brazilian but with a triangle and well it did hurt but not as bad as i expected. she never dipped twice. she always warned me. everything...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa l.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is fairly inconspicuous. Located amidst tiny businesses, a school, small houses, it really does not stand out. However, that's partially why I like the joint - once you enter, it smells of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Morgan R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stark is amazing. The waxer I had today, (either Nora or Laura, I can't remember!) was brilliant. I don't understand what the negative review below was about, because I had the same waxer and she...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Crilly C.

3.0 of 5 stars. The place as a whole is pretty good. The decoration is minimal, hence its name. It is also completely spotless.That said, this review is for my particular waxer, since Stark has 6 or more working who...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica F.

5.0 of 5 stars. oh my goodness. Ok so I'm a total eyebrow nazi, I cannot let my eyebrows get unruly. I have never had as a great and painless wax job as at stark. I also decided to venture into the territory of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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50 bucks for a half hour of misery

I echo the sentiment that it's nice to have a place like this in the neighborhood. It was because of this that I've tried out Stark three times. To be honest, I don't agree with the preference for the peeling...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by nichole d.

5.0 of 5 stars. yeap ladies...it's all about the blue wax. its this french wax, has tons of oils in it. the wax hardens and they just pull the wax off, they don't use the cloth strips. i have no idea why, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jenn l.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is amazing! To be able to make an otherwise unenjoyable experience enjoyable is a big accomplishment. I live in Los Feliz and it is nice to have such an upscale waxing house so close to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Being a waxing virgin and having read enough nail salon nightmare stories, decided to ease into the process at Stark with just a bikini wax, test the pain level, and then work up to the full...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rosie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. After so many yelpers raved about Stark, I had to make an appointment. I am now a fan of the soy-based wax they use (no strip required!) and Jill's!
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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best wax i've had in la

I went into the stark waxing salon and was immediately impressed with the clean simple design. Having arrived early, I was able to check out all the great products on offer in the reception... ranging from...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Akkara S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had been thinking about trying a Brazilian for a long time and finally decided after much soul searching to give it a try. A few of my girlfriends had done it before and they kept telling me the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by m l.

5.0 of 5 stars. First time Braz. Wax for me and it was a great experience. The staff was super friendly which made me feel comfortable and the lady who did my waxing job was super professional and polite. I totally...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jodi B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Believe everything you've read. This place is fantastic! Yes, I did hear the woman in the next room complaining about pain, due to the 3/4 separation walls. Even that doesn't stop me from giving...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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Great!

The hard wax and the estetician's technique made this a much less painful way to get waxed. I was very pleased with the results and the price. When I got waxed with the strips, I was sticky and sore for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hollywoodenflames w.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I walked out of Stark, I busted out my phone and started calling all my girls..."OMG You have to book your next wax here..."First off, I hate getting waxed. It hurts. I can't shave under my arms...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by dean f.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I finally decided that I'd had it with shaving, I mass-emailed all my girlfriends with the question "Where do ya'll go to get waxed...um, you know...there?" Within 5 minutes, nearly all of them...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kendra P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I made an appointment here after one too many disappointing brow waxings at Gloss. I walked in at 1 and was back in my ride by 1:15, with perfect brows! The wax is soy based (no strips!) and kinder...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by BrasilPo P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am TRULY a diehard fan of Jill's... and that's only after ONE appointment. She's SUCH a pro. If you've NEVER been waxed --- seriously --- this will be THE place for you to go. It's far from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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I love this place - clean, inviting, great customer service, open 7 days a week...

Who knew that one could grow to love going to get waxed? Well, now i do. Not only does this place do a fabulous wonderful job, but the atmosphere is wonderful...all the clinicians are kind, warm and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by La Loie F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ask for Jill... The Blue Wax! It's great.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah N.

5.0 of 5 stars. In and out. Pulled and plucked. Shaped and shorn. My eyebrows look fantastic, it was nearly pain free and I was in and out in 15 minutes. Lovely.Update:Just got a Brazilian yesterday and must say...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess k.

5.0 of 5 stars. went in today for a little wax, and i concur with the others. in and out in less than 15 min. the thing that will keep me coming back is the cleanliness. they take it seriously. i had jill and she was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by orika m.

5.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been to very many waxing places...usually i just get it done at my neighborhood nail salon..but after some painful experiences I ventured to stark waxing STUDIO (fancy eh) for a reaaal...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eli B.

5.0 of 5 stars. How happy am I that Stark opened in my neighborhood? Finally....a waxing place on the Eastside that's not in the back of a nail salon, and won't cause you untold agony.Stark uses French hard wax,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elyse K.

5.0 of 5 stars. The most painless bikini wax you will ever get. They use hard wax, which is basically just wax with no need for the cloth strips. Just heat the wax, spread it on, let it harden and pull. It feels...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely love this place. First things first: Jill is phenomenal. But I'm protective. Seriously, I don't like to share.They hate hair almost as much as I do, and they will spend that extra time...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Minga b.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am so thrilled this place opened in my hood (as are any beach or pool goers I come across) and hope business is substantial enough to keep them open.The interior is very clean and the staff are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Mr. Miyagi would be proud...

I'm one of those freckle-skin white girls who turns red and stays there all day after I've gotten my brows done...well, not anymore. After discovering Stark Waxing Studio and their magical wax over in...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Ahhhhhhhh

I passed by this place and took a chance. I hate getting waxed. I hate the drive in to BH or WeHo. I hate the fumes from the manicures. I hate the 7 year old calendar in the cubicle. I walked in and they gave...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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The Perfect Waxing Spot

I have notoriously sensitive skin, so I am always a little nervous about skin treatments and products. But in an attempt to stay groomed, Im constantly on the hunt for the perfect waxing spot. When I read the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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The Barneys of Waxing Studios

Who ever thought waxing and sanctuary could be used in the same sentence? Beyond providing the latest in safe, thorough and minimal-pain hair removal, Stark Waxing Studio boasts a fabulous apothecary of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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Great Gifts

I love the products at this Waxing Studio. I purchased yummy candles as a gift for a friend and she loves them! The dog shampoo leaves my poodle with the most perfect little curls. Oh, and the jewelry is to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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i am feeling so silky smooth

First off EVERYONE IS SO NICE!!! and it's such a beautiful space...waxing is not high up on my "fun things to do list" but now that Stark Waxing has opened I can go have a good time and just relax. Stark...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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Best Waxing in Los Angeles

Stark Waxing in Silverlake is open an unheard of 7 days a week. They use a hard blue wax for the bikini (no linen strips!) and a cream wax for the legs. Both make for a near painless hair removal experience....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Super cute and clean

A very clean, modern waxing salon with a low-key style. Stopped in to check it out and was so impressed!! Haven't seen anything like this on the East Side. They sell a bunch of fun pampering products for men...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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Never going to Beverly Hills again!

I am so happy to find Stark Waxing. For years, I've been shlepping over to B.H. everytime I wanted a good wax. I could never find any place on the East Side where I felt comfortable bearing it all. Now--that's...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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A wax by any other name is not the same

Let's face it, waxing is not just for strippers and persian brides anymore. The 70's are over and everybody expects to be (and be with) someone smooth. But for people living east of Highland, it is annoying...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Finally, a nice waxing studio in Silverlake!

Stark Waxing Studio was probably the best waxing experience I've ever had! The estheticians are not only well trained and experienced, but personable as well. I loved everything about it, from the clean and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Why Didn't Anyone Think of This Sooner?

I recently moved from NYC and I have been searching for a waxing place for the past two months. Stark Waxing studio exceeded my expectations, not only did I get a flawless bikini wax in minutes, but the place...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Get a Brazilian wax after Sunday Brunch

Finally, a beautiful waxing joint in Silverlake that can accommodate my schedule. The place is CLEAN with a tasteful, minimalist decor. (No weird corners piled with questionable detritus). And best of all,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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Great Products and Jewelry

I happened upon Stark Waxing Studio and found everything I needed to buy for my friends birthday. Stark has great beauty products, lotions, candles, and mens products. My friend can't stop talking about how...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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GREAT waxing place finally opens on the east side!

If someone is pouring molten wax on my privates, I like to know I am in good hands. Until last week that meant I had to haul my meticulously maintained self all the way to Beverly Hills if I wanted a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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